H.B. No. 3063 amends the Local Government Code to enhance municipal authority regarding parking regulations on private property, specifically for municipalities with populations of 1.9 million or more. The bill allows these municipalities to declare violations of certain parking ordinances, particularly those related to unattended motor vehicles parked in the front or side yards of single-family residences, as civil offenses. Additionally, it authorizes the establishment of an administrative adjudication hearing procedure through which civil fines can be imposed for such violations.

The bill introduces new legal language that permits municipalities to enforce these regulations similarly to how they enforce public no-parking zone ordinances, including the ability to impound offending vehicles. The changes aim to provide municipalities with more tools to manage parking issues effectively while ensuring that residents adhere to local parking ordinances. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 601.001 (Local Government Code 601)
House Committee Report: Local Government Code 601.001 (Local Government Code 601)
Engrossed: Local Government Code 601.001 (Local Government Code 601)